Parque Nacional da Tijuca

When in Rio ask someone to drive you around the trails that goes on the hills of floresta da Tijuca. Drive around "Paineras" on week days and Saturdays, stop by the " Mesa do Imperador" and "Vista Chinesa". Enter the park, have a soda by the water and enjoy the mild weather in Rio that the Florest gives you. Alto da boa Vista used to be a diferent city and the Empire times. Find your brazilianess here!

from Wonders of Brazil: find your brazilianess. An insider's guide - Aug 06, 2009 - Add comment - Flag

Great place to go for a walk early in the morning. Observe the flora and fauna - small mammals and colorful birds of the largest urban forest in the world.

from Celia´s favorite in Rio - Aug 16, 2009 - Add comment - Flag

Perfect for Hiking. This little part of the Atlantic Forest has many waterfalls and caves. It's great for birding and for watch some brazilian fauna.

from Native's Rio de Janeiro - Oct 23, 2009 - Add comment - Flag

Can you imagine a real florest inside a mega city. Going from Downtown to Barra, you pass through this magnificent area!! In some places you can see almost all South area of Rio...

from 5 places to visit in Rio before die - Jan 06, 2010 - Add comment - Flag